On March 19, 2016, Christopher Manuel Delatorre, a 30-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, was found dead in what authorities determined to be a gang-related homicide. Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Cameron Street in Long Beach after reports of gunshots in the early morning hours. Upon arrival, they discovered Delatorre with a gunshot wound to his upper torso, and despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Long Beach Fire Department.
The investigation into his murder pointed to potential gang involvement, though further details remain limited.
Delatorre had been a long-time resident of Long Beach, where he lived with his family. Born on January 8, 1986, he was survived by his parents, Anacleto and Annette Delatorre, along with his sisters and longtime girlfriend. His passing deeply affected his loved ones, who remembered him in obituaries and memorial tributes as a cherished son and partner. His funeral services were held at Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes.
